Sonographer
About The Position
As a Sonographer at CHI St. Alexius Health Dickinson, you will use advanced sonographic equipment to record detailed images of blood, organs, tissues, bodily masses, and unborn fetuses to support diagnosis and prenatal care. You will interact directly with patients, explain procedures, answer questions, and prepare them for scans. You will operate and adjust sonographic equipment and patient positioning to obtain clear, diagnostic images; monitor patients for safety and comfort; select and examine images for pathologies; and present preliminary findings to physicians. The role requires strong patient service and communication skills, attention to detail, technical proficiency, sound judgment, and decision-making skills. CHI St. Alexius Health Dickinson is part of CommonSpirit Health, a national nonprofit health system based in Englewood, Colorado. The system operates in 18 states and includes 103 hospitals, along with long-term care, assisted and residential living communities, community health services organizations, home health agencies, and outpatient facilities.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited college or technical program for Diagnostic Medical Sonography, upon hire.
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer credential within 12 months.
- Basic Life Support (CPR) certification upon hire.
- Medical Radiographer: ND, upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- 1–3 years of experience.
Responsibilities
- Produce high-quality ultrasound images and obtain appropriate measurements for each exam.
- Recognize sonographic appearances of normal and abnormal tissue structures and provide high-quality images for documentation.
- Instruct and educate patients about the ordered test and prepare them for the procedure.
- Access PACS and perform basic image manipulations, resolve quality assurance issues, close studies as reviewed, burn CDs, transfer images, and print from PACS.
- Record care information concisely, accurately, completely, and promptly in the appropriate format and forms.
- Maintain order, stock, and cleanliness in all areas of the department.
- Monitor and care for patients to ensure their safety and comfort.
- Select and examine images for pathologies and present preliminary findings to physicians.
Benefits
- $30,000 bonus for new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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